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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 335.96 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 335.96 and 194.40 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 335.96 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/335.96 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 335.96 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 65,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,310.62/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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